Jeffrey Shaw Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 Would love to see a UKIP MP. I'd expect to see big gains for UKIP and Respect. I've not seen any proper opinion polls, but word on the street is that is it doesn't look good for Labour. Maybe UKIP will come third or even second- and it'd be triffic if UKIP won. [DISCLOSURE: Yes, I'm a UKIP member] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banjodeano Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 The socialist candidate will take a few labour votes.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andygardener Posted November 29, 2012 Author Share Posted November 29, 2012 In play odds on the exchanges now 1/10 Labour 3/1 UKIP 15/1 Respect 47/1 others Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrapeApe Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 As Rotherham has welcomed people from all over the world in recent years, it's unlikely that overt racists (BNP, EDL) or closet racists (UKIP) will do well here. Labour are the only party even vaguely positioned to represent the people of the Borough. They should win easily and let's hope they do..just hope the previous MPs dishonesty wont affect the vote too much...time will tell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikem8634 Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 I also hope all three racist, single issue parties; The EDL, The BNP and Respect; lose their deposits. I'm not that familiar with Respect and racism - please tell me more or point me in the right direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael_N Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 I think Labour may regain control, but with a much diluted majority than in 2010. UKIP and Respect look like they will overtake the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats in the town. Wouldn't be at all surprised to see Respect or UKIP win either, as we recently saw in Bradford. The key point is, after tonight its almost certain Rotherham will no longer be the safest Labour seat in the country... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andygardener Posted November 29, 2012 Author Share Posted November 29, 2012 I'm not that familiar with Respect and racism - please tell me more or point me in the right direction. I suspect he's confusing the words racist and opportunist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeMaquis Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 I'd like to see UKIP do very well, not because I support them or their policies, but because it might jolt the three main parties out of their complacency. I also hope all three racist, single issue parties; The EDL, The BNP and Respect; lose their deposits. That would be great. I would love to see that vile snake Galloway have to eat humble pie. I thought the EDL was not political or has that changed? The name Respect stands for Respect, Equality, Socialism, Peace, Environmentalism, Community and Trade Unionism so it's hardly single-issue. Who they're supposed to be racist towards I'm not sure as they're the most multicultural party I've seen recently. The EDL candidate is an independent. The English Democrats are made up of a lot of ex-BNP. These 3 are the single issue racists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
green Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 Does anyone know if the results are tonight or tomorrow? Any exit polls info? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnvqsos Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 Labour win. Most people in Rotherham are thick and on benefits and would vote for a pig with a red rosette on it. I did nt realise you were from Rotherham,as you have the hallmarks of a Clowne resident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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